Reported Nov 21, 19842,350 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL HARVESTERBuilt Mar 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1976
The defect
The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. If this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged.
The remedy
If the weld IS found to be inadequate, the flange will be rewelded according to specifications.
Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 15,000 lbs. Gvwr two speedrear axles.system: power train; rear axle housing.consequences of defect: damage to the brake lines may cause a decrease inbraking ability without prior warning, and could result in an accident,particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance IS required.